Maryland’s Electors to Cast Presidential Vote Dec. 14
Maryland’s electors will cast their vote for president and vice president Monday, Dec. 14 at noon, as part of the Electoral College process. While they will vote in the State… Read More
Clara Longo de Freitas
Clara Longo de Freitas is a junior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Journalism and Spanish. Besides being an intern with Montgomery Community Media in the fall of 2020, she is also a staff writer for The Diamondback and an avid illustrator.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town on a Harley for Annual Children’s Inn Visit
As part of the Montgomery County police department’s annual effort to benefit The Children’s Inn at National Institute of Health, Santa Claus will travel through the county riding a Harley-Davidson… Read More
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan Awarded Highest Civilian Honor from South Korea
Yumi Hogan, Maryland’s First Lady, was awarded the Order of Civil Merit of the Republic of Korea — the country’s “highest and most prestigious civilian honor,” according to a press… Read More
Library Card Holders Have Access to 7,000 Digital Newspapers, Magazines
Montgomery County Public Libraries’ cardholders will now be able to access magazines and newspapers from more than 120 countries through PressReader, according to a news release. “We are so pleased… Read More
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración Publica Nueva Prueba de Ciudadanía
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos lanzó una nueva prueba de ciudadanía el viernes, haciéndola más larga y amplia de lo que era antes. Aquellos que presentaron… Read More
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Releases New Civics Test
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new citizenship test Friday, making it longer and broader than it once was. Those who filed an application on or after Dec.… Read More
Funcionarios Recuerdan Mantenerse Vigilantes sobre COVID-19 Durante Temporada Festiva
Los funcionarios del condado de Montgomery instan a los residentes a permanecer atentos al COVID-19 mientras planifican las fiestas. El promedio de tres días del condado de Montgomery para nuevos… Read More
County Officials Remind Residents to Stay Vigilant About COVID-19 During Holiday Season
Montgomery County officials urge residents to continue to stay vigilant about COVID-19 as they plan for the upcoming holidays. Montgomery County’s three-day average for new COVID-19 cases is 209, according… Read More
Employee at South Lake Meal Distribution Site Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member who works at the South Lake Elementary School meal distribution site in Gaithersburg tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools announcement. “Out of… Read More
Comisión de Mujeres Del Condado De Montgomery Acogerá Sesiones Virtuales
La Comisión de Mujeres del Condado de Montgomery acogerá sesiones virtuales donde mujeres podrán compartir cómo se han visto afectadas por la pandemia y exponer sus preocupaciones. Tendrán cinco sesiones… Read More
County Creates Program Providing Grants for Medical and Dentistry Practices
Independent primary care medical and general dentistry practices who have lost revenue due to the COVID-19 health crisis can now apply for a grant. The “Montgomery County Primary Care and… Read More
$2 Million Winning Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold in Takoma Park
A liquor store in Takoma Park, Md. sold a scratch-off ticket with a prize of $2 million, according to a press release by Maryland Lottery. A lucky Maryland Lottery player… Read More